Indian artist M.F.Hussain died at the Royal Brompton Hospital at 02:30 GMT in London. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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In 1990s, some of Husain's works became controversial because of their portrayal of Hindu deities in the nude or in an allegedly sexual manner. In this file photo, MF Husain is seen with Bhimsen Joshi. (BCCL)

The paintings in question were created in 1970, but did not become an issue until 1996, when they were printed in Vichar Mimansa, a Hindi monthly magazine, which published them in an article headlined "M.F. Husain: A Painter or Butcher". (BCCL)

A view of the Royal Brompton Hospital, London where Indian artist M.F.Hussain died on June 9, 2011. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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In response, eight criminal complaints were filed against Husain. In 2004, Delhi High Court dismissed these complaints of "promoting enmity between different groups ... by painting Hindu goddesses - Durga and Sarswati, that was later compromised by Hindu's." In this file photo, members of the Rashtria Hindu Seva are seen protesting against Husain's painting on Hindu Goddess. (BCCL)